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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 13 months prior to the P530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the P530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm T550 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm T550

 P530 Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm T550 P530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the P530.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and P530 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and P530.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Nikon P530 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon P530
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Nikon P530 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (494g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
Nikon P530 Landscape photography information
47
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Nikon P530
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 494g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $280